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Key FactsHarvard Resists Trump's Demands on Academic Freedom
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- Former President Obama praised Harvard for rejecting Trump's 'ham-handed' demands.
- He highlighted Harvard as a model for other institutions in defending academic freedom.
- Harvard President Alan Garber stated that no government should dictate university curricula or admissions.
- Trump responded by threatening to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, while the White House framed the rejection as a stand against discrimination.
Congratulations to Harvard for refusing to relinquish its constitutional rights to Trump’s authoritarianism. Other universities should follow their lead.— Senator Bernie Sanders praised Harvard for rejecting the Trump administration's demands.
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